Crappie fishing

[MrDucky]

We live in Aurora , Where can we go Crappie fishing , when should we and what should we use

[Terry Beeson]

"We live in Aurora" I feel your pain...

Where can we go Crappie fishing Where the Crappie are - in the water

when should we When they are biting

and what should we use Bait and tackle...

OK.... OK... OK... You know me... I couldn't resist....

OK... as to where, the arm of TR from Galena to Cape Fair, I've heard, holds some good Crappie and might be a good time to start stalking them up there.

I've caught Crappie 12 months out of the year, but most do better about the time the Jonquils bloom. They move into more shallow spawning areas about that time.

Fish structure... LOTS of structure. There are a lot of guys who sink Christmas trees, bamboo, and anything they can put together that will make structure. It will draw the Crappie in like crazy if there are any in the area. If you can find some "buddy" who would help you find some of this or just luck out on your own....

For "bait" you can use minnows or jigs. Maribou or tube jigs work great. Lots of guys use long poles (the BnM poles are great) to drop down a jig into structure. I have a friend back home who uses a fly rod with a spinning reel and does great. You CAN fly fish for them as well. Small flashy colorful flies with lots of weight to get them down... Sinking line if they are deep. Also, small spinners and plugs will take crappie.

Go to crappie.com and get on their forum. There are guys all around TR on their that can help you.

I can't do anything about you living in Aurora....